Office Support Specialist (NDP.OFSK.GEN)

Students will complete coursework in Microsoft Office software, keyboarding, document formatting, and accounting to prepare for an office support position. All courses apply toward one of the Office Assistant degrees.

Program requirements may change over time. Specific degree/graduation requirements are determined by a degree audit.
Catalog Term Year: 2020 Summer
FIRST YEAR
First Semester
Hours
BUS-114
Advanced Formatting 
BUS-114
Advanced Formatting
Development of skill in formatting business correspondence, reports, forms, and tables to meet mailability and production standards. Instruction on word processing software is integrated throughout the course.

Course Outline
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3.0
CIS-160
Practical Software Application 
CIS-160
Practical Software Application
Provides an opportunity for students to learn computer concepts and to use word processing, spreadsheet, database management, and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-141
Business Communications 
BUS-141
Business Communications
Provides students with practical strategies for improving written and oral communication, including employment communication, in business settings.

Course Outline
OR
BUS-079
Professional Development 
BUS-079
Professional Development
Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication.

Course Outline
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3.0
BUS-095
Fundamentals of Accounting 
BUS-095
Fundamentals of Accounting
An introduction to basic accounting principles and techniques designed to give the student a general knowledge of accounting practices and terminology. Students will work through the accounting cycle for both a service and retail business.

Course Outline
3.0
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Electives 
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Electives


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6.0

Semester Totals

18.0

Total Program Hours

18.0
Suggested Electives
CIS-058
Specialized Software Applications 
CIS-058
Specialized Software Applications
Students handle office activities and use career-related software such as a computerized accounting system, desktop publishing, PowerPoint, form management, calculator, medical scheduling and invoicing, and legal document preparation. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-115
Processing Info 
BUS-115
Processing Info
Development of skill in processing information using word processing software and applying critical thinking from a variety of office simulations. Advanced formatting skills are further developed through application to specialized office situations.

Course Outline
*+++
3.0
CIS-056
Advanced Software Applications 
CIS-056
Advanced Software Applications
Advanced instruction in an office suite program with emphasis on advanced topics in word processing, spreadsheet and presentation software. (Repeatable 3 Times)

Course Outline
*
3.0
CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology 
CIS-099
Introduction to Web Technology
This introductory course teaches web page design principles, including proper use of HTML5 and CSS3 and introductory JavaScript. (Repeatable 3 times)

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-060
Automated Office Procedures 
BUS-060
Automated Office Procedures
Students manage office activities using computer software and equipment in a simulated office environment. Students use word processing, electronic mail and calendaring, and other specialized software.

Course Outline
3.0
BUS-079
Professional Development 
BUS-079
Professional Development
Covers topics related to seeking employment and interviewing, understanding the workplace environment, and improving career success and communication.

Course Outline
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3.0